At Gibsons, we pride ourselves on building enduring, trusted advisory partnerships that help businesses unlock their full potential. Our multi-year collaboration with GP One Consulting, a specialist GIS, location intelligence and technology consultancy, demonstrates the unique value of being a genuine partner – collaborating with clients over time to help them make better decisions in every facet of their business. Rather than a one-off consulting project, this ongoing relationship exemplifies how a hands-on, relationship-driven approach can deliver transformative outcomes for ambitious businesses seeking sustainable growth.

Rapid growth creates problems that success alone won’t solve. That’s exactly where GP One Consulting found themselves. With a reputable presence in the professional services (IT and consulting) sector, $2.5M in annual revenue, and a small but talented team, GP One was at a pivotal stage. What they needed wasn’t just advice – they needed a trusted partner who would stay alongside them, helping navigate challenges related not only to strategy, but also to people management, client relationships, and organisational culture. The leadership team recognised that to reach their next milestone, they needed someone who could empower their people and guide the business through complex changes, not just deliver a strategy and move on.

 

The Gibsons approach: strategy, structure, and skills

Our engagement began with developing a clear business and marketing plan, but as circumstances changed – especially during COVID-19 – our partnership evolved. Rather than stepping away after an initial strategy, we stayed embedded with GP One. We provided weekly mentoring and advisory support to the executive team, helping them not only set direction, but also make better decisions over time in areas ranging from people management to client relationships. Regular workshops, one-on-one coaching, and structured feedback enabled us to help GP One address the challenges that come with rapid growth:

• Organisational clarity and reporting structures.
• Management processes and people development.
• Sales culture, processes, and incentive frameworks.
• Planning, goal setting, and performance management.

 

Drawing on decades of experience across leadership mentoring, people development, and strategic planning, Gibsons worked alongside GP One not just as a consultant, but as a trusted advisor. Our support focused on helping the leadership team and broader organisation develop the capability and confidence to keep growing without relying solely on the founder. This included:

• Enhanced strategic business planning.
• Mentoring and coaching for leaders and high-potential team members.
• Management and sales team training.

 

Why choose consultancy over hiring?

For GP One Consulting, attempting to build these specialist capabilities internally would have required significant investment of both time and resources. Recruiting, training, and retaining experienced leaders in every critical area is not always practical – especially for businesses focused on growth. By choosing to partner with Gibsons, GP One gained immediate access to senior management expertise and a trusted advisory presence, precisely when and where it was needed most. This flexible, on-demand support allowed the business to remain agile, respond quickly to new opportunities, and focus on what they do best.

 

Results that speak for themselves

The results speak for themselves, reflecting the collective efforts of both teams. Throughout our partnership, GP One Consulting has achieved remarkable outcomes, including:

• Revenue nearly tripled and the team grew from fewer than 10 to nearly 40.
• Preserved strong profitability, even in the face of rapid expansion.
• Improved organisational resilience through better systems and processes.
• Leadership became more confident and better supported through the targeted delivery of mentoring and coaching. The business developed greater capability to grow sustainably, reduce dependence on the founder, and equip leaders to inspire their teams and drive the business forward through future challenges.

 

Lasting partnership

At Gibsons, we are proud to be GP One’s trusted advisor through every stage of their journey. Their story is a powerful example of the value of a long-term, ongoing partnership that delivers results beyond what traditional consulting engagements can offer. If your business is looking for more than a short-term solution and wants a partner who will stay alongside you to help you succeed, Gibsons can help you achieve your full potential.